I finally downloaded some pictures from Thanksgiving. Here's my twenty-pound turkey in all it's glistening, savoury glory: I prepared the turkey in a brown bag. It's absolutely no-fail to the extreme. It's my ninth year doing this, and every single year, the bird is impeccably … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: The Menu
Pardon my sparse writing. I just put the dishes away, and I'm too, too full. I've been cooking all day, and loved every minute of it. I only do a turkey dinner once a year, but I enjoy the process and do feel proud when the splendid turkey graces the table in all it's grandeur. I will … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
... if you're Canadian, that is. One of the first Canadian Thanksgivings was held by Martin Frobisher* who held a formal Thanksgiving ceremony in 1578 in what is now Newfoundland, and the Native Canadians held autumn feasts even before that. Another explorer, Samuel de Champlain**, along with the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving
One of the very fun perks of writing this blog has been Cuisinart sending me several products from their line. I've particularly enjoyed the Smart Stick Hand Blender, which has sent me into a pureeing spree. It also was fantastically timely, since I blew up my blender about a month ago and my poor … [Read more...]